It’s become almost cliché to point out that today’s rapid pace of change requires new ideas, solutions, and, crucially, new approaches to leadership. Thankfully, a wealth of research shows that diverse teams working in inclusive environments have a wider array of novel approaches to draw from, are better at solving complex problems, and outperform their peers. Yet, even with increased attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across higher education as an industry, many information and technology leaders are challenged to articulate a strategic case for these efforts. That lack of clarity of the “why” for DEI can undermine action and stifle needed progress.
Join a session to consider the Diversity Bonus, a framework that demonstrates how diverse teams working in inclusive environments are better at solving complex problems. Explore examples of these concepts across a number of settings, and dialogue on how these approaches can be translated into higher ed IT teams and organizations, including your own.
Recipient of the 2021 EDUCAUSE DEI Leadership Award. Award sponsored by Moran Technology Consulting, Gold Partner.
